Description:
This clinic stands on its own as a clearly defined fountain of good classical horsemanship. Not only are the elements clearly defined but delivered in a such a way that students can leave with a better understanding of not only the mechanics of good horsemanship but how to keep the horse motivated mentally. Gwynn and Dave Weaver team up to engage students in the basic and yet eternal elements of laying the foundation for advanced maneuvers, and returning to those elements for problem horses.

Description:
These clinics are designed to focus on the fundamentals of working cattle. Students will learn exercises and schooling tips to get their horses watching a cow with genuine interest and stockmanship tips to better understand, work and handle cattle. Designed to instruct students on real working situations with cattle in a ranch environment. Instructors Gwynn Turnbull Weaver and David Weaver blend a unique combination of ranch experience and cutting pen influences to maximize the horses working advantage.

Description:
This three or four day clinic focuses on traditional ranch roping techniques, and provides instruction on preparation, positioning, roping shots, cattle handling, running rope, and some groundwork for branding and doctoring situations (the four day version of this clinic adds an extra day of “pre-roping horsemanship” to better equip students with some roping specific maneuvers’.)

Requirements:
Riders need not have previous roping experience but must have enough riding ability have a stable seat and control their mounts at a walk, trot and lope. Students should have a saddle with a dally horn, roping glove(s), non-lace up boots, a knife and have access to a snaffle bit outfit, if required by the instructor. Students are advised to bring a rope not less than 50 feet long. An additional rope with a breakaway honda is desirable but not required, as breakaway ropes will be available for student use during the clinic. Students may only use one horse for the entire clinic, unless a horse becomes ill or unsound during the clinic and must be replaced. Changing horses shall be only with the instructors' approval.
Age requirement: 12 yrs. (unless by special arrangement).

ADVANCED RANCH ROPING CLINICS
2 DAY CLINIC $625 Tuition (stock charge may apply) 6-8 students.
START TIME: 10AM (5 hours per day)
Auditing fee: $20/day
Description:
This clinic is limited in enrollment and is designed to intensify the roping experience for students and focus on strengthening weak spots in the ropers understanding of all elements of ranch roping.

Requirements:
This clinic is limited to past WEAVER Ranch Roping Clinic students and is dependent on prior approval based on a student's previous performance in the clinics. Regular Ranch Roping clinic requirements also apply; however, students may bring more than one horse for use in this clinic.
Age requirement: 14 yrs. (unless by special arrangement.)

SHAMROCK RANCH FOUR DAY BRANDING CLINIC
Tuition $1025 (Lodging and meals are NOT included in our 4 day clinic price.)
Auditing fee: $20/day

Description:
A little shorter clinic for those who are limited on time or experience, this 4-day branding clinic has been developed to offer real ranch branding experience to those who are honing their roping skills.
This clinic works on horsemanship and roping preparation on the first day, roping cattle preparation on the second day then 2 days of actual branding with instruction.

For students looking for that next step, a branding experience done “the right way” setting students up for other brandings down the line. This clinic is also limited in enrollment.
The Shamrock Ranch is not a dude ranch, it is a working ranch nestled in the rugged coastal range of Northern California. The ranch boasts a large herd of native Roosevelt Elk that linger in the meadows. Majestic oak and Madrone pepper the dramatic landscape of this ranch, tucked into California’s historic Redwood country.

Lodging and meals are NOT included in our four day clinic price. Please contact clinic sponsors for more information on any meals/lodging packages they might have available at the ranch.
Requirements: Please contact us.

NORTH FORK RANCH FIVE DAY BRANDING CLINICS
Tuition $1850 Accommodations and meals are included in the price!
(Non-refundable deposit $1275, balance of $575 due at the clinic)
Auditing fee: $20/day

Description:
These 5-day branding clinics are a unique experience developed to offer real ranch branding experience to those who are honing their roping skills.

Held at the spectacularly beautiful North Fork Ranch. The ranch is a commercial cow/calf and yearling operation set against the eastern slope of Glacier National Park. This ranch is not a dude ranch, but a year round outfit that survives in some of the west's most challenging country. This clinic works on horsemanship and roping preparation on the first day, roping cattle preparation on the second day then 3 days of actual branding with instruction. For students looking to experience life on the Canadian "highline", a likely glimpse of a grizzly bear, thousands of acres of Montana grass and a view of the Rockies not soon forgotten; this clinic has proven to be an enriching instructional experience for many who want to use their ranch roping skills in a real working environment. This clinic is also limited in enrollment.

Q. I’ve never been to a clinic before and I’m nervous about it, how can I prepare?
A. Our clinics are a fun, relaxed, supportive learning environment. You’re concern will dissipate in the first few minutes of the clinic. Just bring an open mind and a willing heart.

Q. Do I need my own horse for the clinic?
A. Yes.

Q. How much experience do I need to participate in a clinic?
A. All levels are welcome in all clinics except the advanced roping, and branding clinics.

Q. I already rope, can I come to an advanced roping or branding clinic?
A. All students that want in an advanced roping or branding clinic must have attended at least one of OUR regular roping clinics and be approved for admittance into advanced clinics.

Q. I’ve been to lots of roping clinics with other clinicians and I rope really well, can I skip your regular clinic requirement and just get in the advanced roping or branding clinic?
A. No. All students that want in an advanced roping or branding clinic must have attended at least one of OUR regular roping clinics and be approved for admittance into advanced clinics.

Q. How many horses can I bring/ride in the clinic?
A. Horsemanship, cow working and regular ranch roping clinics only allow one horse for the duration of the clinic. Some students bring a back-up horse in the event the horse they have selected for the clinic becomes ill, sore or lame. In the event of such an occurrence, switching to the back-up horse shall be at the discretion of The Californios Inc.
Advanced roping and branding clinics allow a maximum of two horses, though only one is required.

Q. Are there additional fees due when I arrive at the clinic?
A. Clinics that require cattle frequently have a stock charge, though that is at the discretion of the clinic sponsor and is collected by them. Stall fees may or may not be due depending on the facility requirements. A facility fee may be required for clinics that are held in covered arenas. Please check with the individual clinic sponsor in advance for information on the above fees and any additional fees that may be required.

Q. Should my horse be shod for the clinic?
A. Horses are usually more comfortable shod but the choice ultimately is up to the rider.

Q. Can my spouse/friend/family member traveling with me audit for free?
A. No. Anyone watching the clinic must pay an auditing fee.

Q. Can I video or have someone else video the clinic?
A. No. Videoing is prohibited.

Q. Can I take still photos or have a friend take still photos at the clinic?
A. Since it is impossible to distinguish the difference between a smart phone “still” and a smart phone video being taken, no. Stationary stills ( group shot, record the moment ) may be taken before or after the clinic.

Q. Can I bring my dog to the clinic?
A. Be sure to check with the clinic sponsor regarding the dog policy for the clinic.

Q. Do we break for lunch?
A. No, we do not break for lunch. We take a few short breaks at logical times. We advise students to bring water and snacks for these breaks.

Q. What happens if it rains during the clinic?
A. Clinics go on rain or shine unless otherwise stated by The Californios Inc.

Q. Can I trade horses with my friend halfway through the clinic?
A. No.

Q. Do I need traditional “vaquero/buckaroo” gear for the clinic?
A. No. We appreciate quality gear but it is not required and students that do not have it will not be treated any differently.

Q. Can I camp at the clinic?
A. Check with the clinic sponsor for all camping, lodging information.

CANCELLATION POLICY

THE CALIFORNIOS INC. CLINICS CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of a student cancellation, The Californios Inc. may credit a percentage of the tuition to another clinic(s) to be redeemed by the registered student within one calendar year based on the following cancellation notification deadlines.
Students that notify The Californios Inc.:

90 days before the first day of the clinic = 50% tuition credit
60 to 89 days before the first day of the clinic = 40% tuition credit
30 to 59 days before the first day of the clinic = 20% tuition credit
29 days or less before the first day of the clinic = 0% tuition credit

To redeem a tuition credit, a student must select the new clinic date that the credit will be applied to as well as mail in the tuition balance for the new clinic selected. If clinic dates are not yet scheduled, then the tuition credit can be held until the next years schedule is made available. Once the schedule is made available, the student must select which clinic to apply the credit to and mail the tuition balance at that time to secure the spot. The above cancellation policy then applies to the new clinic.

Tuition credits must be used by the registered student within one calendar year of the last day of the original clinic. Tuition credits that are not used within that time frame will be forfeited.

Q. If I am unable to attend a clinic I have signed up for, can I send someone else in my place?
A. Yes, as long as the person you send is approved by The Californios Inc. AND you understand that your tuition will not be refunded, only applied to your replacement. Any monetary reimbursement you wish to receive is between you and your replacement. The Californios Inc. will not participate in the exchange. All stock charges, facility fees and stall fees shall be due the first day of the clinic and may be paid by either party. Replacements can be only be applied to the actual clinic you are signed up for.

Q. Can I give my tuition credit to another person for a later clinic within the calendar year?
A. No. If you do not find a replacement for the actual clinic you signed up for and receive a tuition credit, it can only be redeemed by you within one calendar.

Q. What happens if a clinic I am signed up for is cancelled?
A. In the event The Californios Inc. must cancel a clinic, your tuition will be refunded in full or transferred to another clinic of your choice.